I was turned over to sleep and I shut my eyes. When I shut them, I started hearing laughing. I’m a teacher, so I constantly am drowned in my work. When I open my eyes, I couldn’t hear them. If I closed, I heard them. This repeated until my eyelids got heavy. Then, I suddenly had the strength to turn over and felt a heavy presence, like someone was kissing my cheek and talking in my ear. It was Russell’s voice, and he was like “we have a strong connection…” I don’t remember the rest, but it felt like a good night kiss. Then I shortly fell asleep, and woke up an hour later for work. Now, in real life, Russel, was supposed to come over but was sick and then stopped answering. Russell has told me he can lucid dream, and I don’t know what this means. He also is leaving for the summer in a couple of days, I just met his mom, and we haven’t talked it out yet. There’s tension between us, at least on my side. What could this mean?
In this dream, the laughter symbolizes a sense of joy or lightness that you may be missing in your waking life due to the heavy workload as a teacher. Closing your eyes and hearing the laughter suggests that you may be seeking a break or escape from your responsibilities. This could be a reminder to find moments of rest and relaxation in your busy schedule to avoid becoming overwhelmed.
The heavy presence and the feeling of someone kissing your cheek and talking in your ear represents a desire for emotional connection and intimacy. This may indicate that you have been longing for a deeper connection with Russell, especially considering the tension between the two of you. Russell's voice mentioning a strong connection suggests that there may be a mutual attraction or bond between you.
The fact that Russell is supposed to visit but cancels due to illness and stops answering may reflect the uncertainty and mixed emotions you have about your relationship with him. The upcoming summer break and the tension on your side may be contributing to this uncertainty.
Overall, this dream suggests that you have a desire for emotional connection and balancing your work-life responsibilities. It may be beneficial to communicate your feelings and concerns with Russell to better understand where your relationship stands.